Ed Anderson's 'Tee to Green': Graham elected president of Bidwell women's club

The Bidwell Park GC Women's Golf Club held its annual awards and officers' luncheon last week at the Bidwell Park GC restaurant. Sue Blizman, the 2012 president, handed over the gavel to Rachael Graham, the newly elected president.

All of the newly elected officers were sworn in by Blizman following the presentation of the awards. Recent improvements at the clubhouse, along with several new staff and an improved menu, prompted the women's club to hold its luncheon at the club this year in lieu of a local restaurant. The general consensus was that it was a good choice.

Eleanor Calvert was presented a plaque as the 2012 Woman of the Year for her dedication and hard work on behalf of the women's club and the golf course. Ellie Fairchild earned the title of the most improved player as a result of lowering her handicap from 14 to 10. Fairchild was also the 2012 women's club champion. Dorette Boyer ran away with the pro points title, garnering nearly double that of the second-place spot. Glenda Kubo had the most birdies during the year. Sheila McMurphy had the most chip-ins. Judy Bosanek was recognized for breaking 100 for the first time.

Canyon Oaks CC Women's Golf Club

Evie Spring won low gross in the first flight with a score of 90 in the Canyon Oaks CC Women's Golf Club weekly venue. Pat Radisich was low net. In the game portion the winners were, 1, Radisich; 2, Nancy Taylor; 3, tie, Yasuko Zingg and Fran Wedow. Pam Coleman was the low gross winner in the second flight. Charlotte Bohannon won the net category. Closest to the pin winners were, 1, Radisich; 2, Bonnie Seeley; 3, Linda Harris.

Butte Creek CC Women's Golf Club

The Butte Creek CC Women's Golf Club held a shamble format tournament for its weekly tournament, in between frost, rain and wind delays. The team of Vicki Ellcessor, Paula Sands, Nancy Piret and Karla Dreiss took first with a net score of 28 for the nine-hole event. In a shamble format tournament, each player tees off. Players then choose the best drive and play their own ball from that spot.

Spectacular shots

Two aces were recently recorded at Bidwell Park GC. Robert Quirk hit a perfect 150-yard, 8-iron into the cup on the par-3 16th hole. Unfortunately, I do not have the names of his playing companions that were witness to his great tee shot.

Jeff Nedved racked up his seventh career hole-in-one on the difficult, par-3 12th hole at Bidwell. Nedved also selected an 8-iron for his perfect 167-yard tee shot. Witnessing Nedved's feat, to his dismay, disbelief, and financial woe was his playing companion, Rich Attinger. Just for the record, and to save Jim Sikora up in Florence, Ore., the trouble of questioning the club selection, believe me, having been in the same foursome with him several times, Nedved can hit an 8-iron 167-yards, probably a 9-iron as well under the right conditions.

Some golf trivia

Golf was banned in Scotland from 1457 to 1502 to ensure citizens wouldn't waste time when preparing for an English invasion. The word golf is thought to come from the Dutch word "kolf" or "kolve" meaning "club." Historians believe this was passed on to the Scottish, whose own dialect changed this to "golve," "gowl" or "gouf." By the 16th century, this had evolved into the word we know today.

The longest drive ever was 515 yards. The longest putt ever was a monstrous 375 feet.

Ed Anderson's local golf column appears Tuesdays. He can be reached by writing to P.O. Box 839, Chico, CA 95927, or by emailing to edandersn@sbcglobal.net.